Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Releases Regulatory Framework for Specialised Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

Large asset managers can launch “Specialised Investment Funds”, a new product category positioned between Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025

SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Revise Derivatives Market Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The changes include lower position limits for stock derivatives and stricter eligibility criteria for index derivatives.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines Indian Clearing Corporation for Cybersecurity Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2025

SEBI said the BSE subsidiary didn’t maintain an up-to-date inventory of IT assets or comply with requirements to identify critical assets.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines Axis Securities for Multiple Regulatory Violations

By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2025

Axis Securities was fined INR 1 million for violating stock broker rules, mishandling client funds, and reporting requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Proposes Technology-based Measures to Secure Trading Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

SEBI proposes stronger authentication and trade controls to prevent unauthorised access and fraudulent transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Relaxes Timelines for AIFs to Hold Investments in Demat Form

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025

Investments made by AIFs prior to 1 July are exempted from the requirement of being held in dematerialised form except in specific cases.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Platform to Help Investors Locate Inactive Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

The MITRA platform will serve as a searchable database that enables investors to identify forgotten mutual fund investments or claims they may be entitled to

AML / KYC

SEBI Sets New Standards for Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2025

From 1 April, listed entities will have to provide more details when seeking audit committee and shareholder approval for related party transactions.